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1994 Winnebago Vectra

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 24, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Winnebago Vectra, most frequently naming the body & structure, brakes and suspension categories. 6 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure125.0%
  • Brakes125.0%
  • Suspension125.0%
  • Tires & wheels125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Suspension
Filed Mar 24, 2010
Crash reported

I OWN 1993 WINNEBAGO VECTRA AND IT HAD A RECALL ON THE FRONT AXLE. WE TOOK A LONG TRIP THIS LAST SUMMER AND HAD AN INCIDENT ON THE RV. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL AT SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH WHEN IT WAS WINDY TOP SPEED WAS AROUND 30MPH VEHICE WAS TOTALY OUT OF CONTROL AND I CONSIDERED IT DANGEROUS. I LOST CONTROL TWICE AND RAN OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK IT IN FOR REPAIRS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL AND WAS ASKED TO CONTACT THE DEALER . I CONTACTED WINNEBAGO AND THEY WILL NOT HONOR THE RECALL THEY CLAIM MY VEHICLE IS PAST DUE. THEY CLAIM THAT RECALLS ARE ONLY GOOD FOR 10 YEARS. MY VEHICLE IS STILL ON THE ROAD AND IS RUNNING WITH A BAD RECALLED PART THAT I FEEL NEEDS TO DBE FIXED BY WINNEBAGO.

NHTSA ID
10321835
Incident
Apr 5, 2009
Mileage
81,000 mi
Brakes
Filed May 22, 2008

THE GM P30 AUTOMATIC PARKING BRAKE ON MY 1994 RV FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD CAUSING ME TO A FULL STOP IN THE TRAVEL LANE. THE RV WOULD NOT MOVE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN THE DRIVE SHAFT JUST WENT ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I HAVE READ THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON TO THIS TYPE OF UNIT. MY RV HAS LESS THAT 40,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. GM DID A RECALL ON ONLY ONE COMPANY'S UNITS BUT LEFT THE REST OF US OUT IN THE COLD WITH AN LARGELY UN REPAIRABLE SITUATION. *TR

NHTSA ID
10228710
Incident
Apr 26, 2008
Mileage
33,520 mi
Body & structureTires & wheels
Filed Feb 6, 2006
Crash reported

DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 WINNEBAGO VECTRA, AND STATED THE SPRING ALIGNMENT WAS OFF BECAUSE THE MOUNTING HOLES FOR THE SPRINGS WERE DRILLED IN THE WRONG PLACE. THIS CAUSED THE AXLE TO BE OFF BY HALF AN INCH ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR END STUCK OUT A FOOT TO THE RIGHT. THIS CAUSED TWO BLOWOUTS AND RIM DAMAGE. ALSO, THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE A PARKED VEHICLE WHILE MAKING A TURN. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, BUT NO POLICE REPORT TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FRAME AND NEW SLOTS WERE DRILLED AND THE AXLE WAS MOVED UP. THIS HAS REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
10149547
Incident
Sep 6, 2005
Mileage
49,297 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

7SB002-24-01A

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin outlines the characteristics of new roof sealant being used.

7SB005-23-01A

STRUCTURE

Service Bulletin sent to all Winnebago dealers. Bulletin advises of a manufacturing change to the shower surround sealant process for all units.

7SB009-22-02A

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin sent to all dealers. This bulletin advises dealers they no longer need to email Winnebago the signed Vehicle Registration Form, but they should retain a copy for their records.

7SB009-21-02A

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers reminding them to understand their state's Lemon Law and to comply with Winnebago Motorhome mandates outlined in the Policy & Procedure Manual.

7SB010-21-01Z

EQUIPMENT

Service Bulletin to dealers advising them of part sales training opportunities.

7SB014-21-01A

EQUIPMENT

General Parts and Service Letter to dealers detailing the warranty part return procedure.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Winnebago Vectra by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011010—
2010010—
2009130—
2008030—
2007030—
2006030—
2005530—
2004230—
2003010—
2002010—
2001010—
2000010—
1999010—
1998110—
1997010—
1996110—
1995100—
1994Viewing300—
1993110—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.